Publications by authors named "T Polguer"
Article Synopsis
- * Results indicate that while disposable cystoscopes might reduce waste and water usage, the overall environmental benefits of disposables versus reusables are unclear due to varying reprocessing methods.
- * The review highlights the need for improved strategies, such as better reprocessing of reusable scopes and conducting environmental audits in the healthcare industry, to decrease the carbon footprint of urological procedures.
Context: Surgical activity contributes to global warming though the production of greenhouse gases and consumption of resources. To date, no clinical practice guidelines have been made to promote and implement climate-smart actions.
Objective: To perform a systematic review of the available actions that could limit CO emission in the operating room (OR) and their potential benefits upon the environment, whilst preserving quality of care.